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Dear Readers:
Yogi Berra, the baseball philosopher, reminds us, "You've got to be very careful if you don't know where you're going because you might not get there."

That's why we've put together this brochure. We want to let you know where we're going and we want you to go with us. We don't want to miss a good opportunity to help you, and in turn to help you help others.

Throughout RBC's 60-year life, we've been teaching the Word of God so as to lead people of all nations to personal faith and maturity in Christ. And as you'll see from this brochure, we try to achieve our goal through every method and medium available.

As for the you we're trying to reach -- our audiences are as diverse as our methods. They include pastors, counselors, lay persons, TV and radio stations, prisons, schools, businesses -- any organization with resources that can touch families, friends, churches, and client networks.

The idea is that every person we reach has the potential to shine -- to spread the gospel just as Jesus commanded.

Finally, I'd like you to know that ever since my grandfather founded this ministry, God has blessed us immeasurably -- with growth and an extended "family" who are truly committed to his foundational goals.

So in welcoming you, I also urge you to contact us. Inquire about our resources, ask questions, offer comments, whatever you desire. We love to hear from you. And thanks so much for your interest in RBC Ministries.

Sincerely,

Mart De Haan Signature

RBC FOUNDER M. R. De Haan was a physician who later in life became a pastor -- well known for his gravelly voice and impassioned Bible teaching. His commitment to ministry was: to lead people of all nations to personal faith and maturity in Christ.

So in 1938, from a small radio station in eastern Michigan, Detroit Bible Class was born. Suddenly the spiritual doctor was making house calls -- to hundreds of thousands of Scripture-hungry listeners.

Even though he was an unlikely radio personality -- with a rough, authoritative voice -- the program worked to great effect. And Dr. De Haan's heavily underlined reflections on the Scripture quickly became a source of biblical wisdom for many. In response to his teaching, listeners asked for transcripts of the broadcast for use as study materials. These resources, soon in great demand, were the precursor of today's widely distributed Discovery Series booklets.

From this spiritual foundation, the Grand Rapids, Michigan-based ministry continues to build upon the foundation of Dr. De Haan's vision and work. With commitment to the biblical principles set forth on the pages of this brochure, RBC Ministries today offers teaching resources to millions worldwide. While Dr. De Haan began this ministry in his basement as a family operation, today the Lord has brought together a staff of over 300 Christian workers in our US headquarters.

The ministry has international offices in 20 countries plus partners throughout the world who distribute RBC resources. Our signature publication, the daily devotional called Our Daily Bread, is translated into nearly 30 languages.

RBC Ministries changed its name from Radio Bible Class in 1994 to reflect the growth of services and resources we offer to friends worldwide.

For more infromation you can go to www.rbc.net